Sum of the carrying amounts as of the balance sheet date of all assets that are expected to be realized in cash, sold, or consumed within one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer). Assets are probable future economic benefits obtained or controlled by an entity as a result of past transactions or events.

Gilead Sciences Inc.’s current assets as a percentage of total assets increased from 2017 to 2018 but then slightly decreased from 2018 to 2019 not reaching 2017 level.

Property, plant and equipment, net

Amount after accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization of physical assets used in the normal conduct of business to produce goods and services and not intended for resale. Examples include, but are not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, and furniture and fixtures.

Gilead Sciences Inc.’s property, plant and equipment, net as a percentage of total assets increased from 2017 to 2018 and from 2018 to 2019.

Long-term assets

Sum of the carrying amounts as of the balance sheet date of all assets that are expected to be realized in cash, sold or consumed after one year or beyond the normal operating cycle, if longer.

Gilead Sciences Inc.’s long-term assets as a percentage of total assets decreased from 2017 to 2018 but then increased from 2018 to 2019 not reaching 2017 level.